Minecraft got me thinking about real-life design choices more than I expected. When building in the game, I always pay attention to the little things like door types, trapdoors, buttons, and levers because they make structures look complete. Funny enough, that habit carried over into real life. I recently started looking at my own home and realized how plain and outdated my door knobs and handles looked. That’s when I started exploring some online architectural ironmongery stores, and it opened up a whole new world of options I didn’t even know existed.

There are matte black handles that give a very modern and clean aesthetic, brass knobs that have a more vintage charm, and even more detailed hardware that resembles medieval or rustic themes Jedo Dual Range Arkus Door Handles—kind of like what you’d use when building a fantasy-style castle in Minecraft. It made me realize that just like in the game, small design decisions in the real world can completely transform how a space looks and feels. I’m currently considering changing all the door handles and window hardware in my home and matching them with the overall theme of each room, almost like designing rooms in creative mode, but in real life.

I’m curious if anyone here who enjoys Minecraft has ever thought about how their in-game design style influences their taste in real-world interiors? Have you paid attention to door hardware before, or done a small upgrade that ended up feeling like a big improvement? For me, it’s a reminder that even the smallest parts—like a door knob—can change how you experience a space every day, whether it’s in a blocky world or in your actual home.